34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 66°
SE
3mph
Low tide
5:48 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 5:48 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:37 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:453.36:284.812:271.811:43 AM1.25:438:00Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:593.26:555.01:181.212:181.55:438:01Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:013.27:215.31:590.712:491.85:438:01Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:513.37:485.52:340.21:192.15:438:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:333.38:165.73:07-0.21:502.25:428:02Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:123.38:465.93:40-0.42:212.35:428:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:523.39:176.04:14-0.62:532.45:428:03New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:333.39:516.04:50-0.83:272.55:428:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed12:173.35:28-0.84:032.65:428:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:033.36:07-0.74:452.75:428:05Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:503.46:48-0.65:372.85:428:05Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:373.67:29-0.46:442.85:428:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:425.03:243.98:12-0.18:082.85:428:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:454.54:084.38:580.29:522.45:428:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:063.94:494.89:460.711:221.75:428:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:433.45:315.410:361.15:428:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:163.36:135.912:310.811:26 AM1.55:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:393.36:576.41:30-0.112:161.85:428:08Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:453.57:436.72:22-0.81:072.05:438:08Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:403.68:297.03:10-1.31:582.25:438:08Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:303.79:147.03:57-1.62:492.35:438:08Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:183.89:596.84:42-1.73:382.35:438:08Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:063.85:27-1.54:292.45:438:09Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:523.96:11-1.25:222.45:448:09Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:394.06:53-0.86:182.55:448:09Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:175.42:264.17:33-0.27:212.65:448:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:064.73:134.28:120.38:402.65:458:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:033.93:594.48:510.910:222.45:458:09Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:213.34:424.69:321.511:511.95:458:09Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:062.95:224.810:161.95:468:09Third Quarter30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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